Certificate of Updated Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boat (Refresher)

STCW Reg VI/2 para 2 & sec A-VI/2, para 11 & 12

Marine & STCW

A basic level of fitness is required to complete the practical elements of the course. There is no pre-learning required but a good knowledge of the current arrangements on your ship would be advantageous.
Download and fill in the course forms (declarations) before booking.

This page only allows you to book the 1-day course.

You can also book the half day course via our contact form.
Half day course details:
- 0.5 day (there will be refreshment breaks and hot and cold beverages provided)
- £240 (incl.VAT) per delegate

Route One (0.5 day) - This route is available to seafarers holding a proficiency in fast rescue boats certificate and who have maintained the required standard of competence, by onboard training and experience, for all competencies listed in the self-declaration form. Seafarers must fully complete the self-declaration form as a prerequisite to the reduced hours entry route of the MCA approved updating course.

Route Two (1 day) - This route is available to seafarers holding a proficiency in fast rescue boats certificate who have not undergone the required updating training onboard ship and wish to undertake the full updating training.

Course Overview:

The aim of the course is for students to demonstrate the following:
- Take charge of launching and recovery of a fast rescue boat.
- How to prevent and manage capsize situations.
- Explain routine maintenance procedures for FRB and measures for contingency repairs.
- Carry out pre-use checks of FRB, including engines and related rescue equipment.
- Carry out PPE checks for crew and self.
- Brief crew for recovery duties.
- Recover a casualty from the water and effect their safe transfer to a place of safety.
- Undertake waterborne capsize of FRB in controlled environment.
- Carry out post capsize procedures, including righting of FRB whilst swimming in appropriate equipment.
- Re board FRB and establish control of craft and available equipment.

Trainer to delegate ratio of 1:24 for theory elements and 1:8 for practical sessions.

The STCW requirement for refresher training at 5-yearly intervals must be met or sufficient onboard evidence must be provided.

Upon completion of the course you will be presented with the original certificate.

We can arrange flights from anywhere in the world, local accommodation and even airport transfers for course delegates.

Duration

1 day (there will be refreshment breaks and 1hr lunch break each day. Hot and cold beverages provided)

Cost

£432 (incl.VAT) per delegate

Prerequisites

Updating training is to be undertaken by seafarers holding a proficiency in fast rescue boats STCW A-VI/2-2 certificate.
Please note: you must also complete/show evidence of the updating training in Proficiency in Survival Craft &Rescue Boats (PSCRB) other than Fast Rescue Boats as per MSN1865. Download and fill in the forms before booking.